LSMSA Science Teachers “On the Go” Presenting
Chris Hynes presents at American Astronomical Society in Washington, DC
Dr. Chris Hynes, LSMSA Chemistry faculty member, participated in a Summer Research Experience for Teachers program at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV. During the 8 week program Dr. Hynes developed programming code to mathematically model particle velocities within a comet's coma. Dr. Hynes then expanded his work to include modeling sublimation rates as a function of distance from the Sun. The knowledge and experience he gained through this RET will be incorporated in his Accelerated Chemistry III class to demonstrate how Chemistry, Astronomy and Computer Science can be cross disciplinary. Dr. Hynes presented his research at the LSMSA Colloquia series on Oct 8th. Dr. Hynes then presented a poster of his work titled, “Planning for Cometary Observations with the Green Bank Telescope and Its Application to Chemistry Classroom Activities” at the 2010 American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting in Washington, DC. The AAS meeting is the largest gathering of astronomers in the world.
Robert Dalling and Shelly Hynes recognized by Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University Regional Collaborative, and Shell Oil Company
LSMSA Physics Faculty Members Robert Dalling and Shelly Hynes were honored as “Outstanding Leaders in Education” at a banquet on September 24, 2009 hosted by Louisiana Tech University, Grambling State University and Shell Oil Company. Dr. Dalling and Ms. Hynes were recognized for their participation in the Shell Oil sponsored F.U.E.L. for Thought teacher professional development program. On November 14, 2009 both instructors, along with Dr. Tabbetha Dobbins of Louisiana Tech facilitated the FUEL for Thought Program to 14 Baton Rouge area high school teachers.
NSU and LSMSA partner to provide professional development to area science teachers
LSMSA Physics faculty member Shelly Hynes along with NSU Physics Faculty Dr. Weijia Zhu, Dr. Andy Ludu, and Maria Ludu plus Dr. Jackie Mason of the NSU Department of Education received a $177,000 Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program (LaSIP) teacher professional development grant. 24 area teachers will receive stipends to attend a 2 week workshop providing professional development in the areas relating to LIGO Science, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory. If you are a science teacher in a surrounding parish and would like to participate in this program please contact Ms. Hynes at shynes@lsmsa.edu
